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Stage Details

Legislation -
Referred to Committee
(Senate)
-
Feb. 25, 2010

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(83-27) -
Feb. 24, 2010(Key vote)

Title: Limiting Free Mass Transit for Seniors

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that changes the current free ride system to include free rides for senior citizens aged 65 and older making less than $27,610 for individuals, or $36,635 for couples, per year, and half priced rides for any other senior citizens.

Highlights:

-Amends the following acts to include the fee wavier eligibility for senior citizens aged 65 and older (Secs. 5 -- 20):

-Specifies that the transportation providers have up to 180 days after passage to put these fairs into effect (Secs. 5 -- 20).
-Specifies that the Department of Aging shall furnish all information necessary to determine eligibility of such fee waivers (Secs. 5 -- Sec. 20).